Thrills to Be Had in Your Armchair

Let me offer just a quick reminder that, despite the cancellation of this year’s 15th annual ThrillerFest (due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis), convention organizers are going ahead with a Virtual ThrillerFest, scheduled to roll out between July 6 and 14.

A statement from the International Thriller Writers (ITW) says events will include “Mega CraftFest, Pitching and Consulting Sessions, CareerFest, Master Class, a Debut Author Presentation, the Thriller Awards, and a host of other activities. We are full speed ahead for our usual July celebration, working to support thriller enthusiasts worldwide.” An announcement of this year’s Thriller Award winners is expected on the afternoon of Saturday, July 11.

Mystery Scene’s Web site features a list of Virtual ThrillerFest highlights, while Rap Sheet correspondent Ali Karim notes in Shotsmag Confidential that “There are many within the crime and thriller community, helping provide content for ITW that can be viewed, interacted with, and debated for this event. I was flattered to be asked by author and ITW technical bloke Jeff Ayers to participate. I enjoyed recording amusing and insightful sessions with award-winning authors Michael Robotham in Sydney, Australia, as well as Jeffery Deaver, in North Carolina—while seated in England.”

Full registration information and prices can be found here.